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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Murray Hill Sandwich The Mango Tango Smoothie
    Chelsea A.

    It's my go to when I don't know what else to get. I personally never had an issue with packaging or anything compared to other reviews but they sometimes forget a straw for my smoothie lol. That said, my typical order is the Murray hill sandwich and the mango tango smoothie without the banana. It's absolutely delicious, crispy, and filling!

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    Jackie S.

    I'm a regular at Create's Ditmars location but thanks to COVID-19, it's closed. I can't go a Saturday without one of my lattes from there so I strolled over to the 30th Ave location for my caffeine fix. It's smaller than Ditmars, but everything's the same, including some BOMB coffee. Given the pandemic situation, the staff was SUPER friendly. I'm really trying to help small businesses survive during this time. They were professional and ultra clean. Also, my latte was better than my Ditmars latte. Win!

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    Angela G.

    The coffee is strong, the ingredients are top notch & you leave feeling GOOD that you are eating healthy!!! Everytime I want something filling for breakfast, I pass by here for the Grand Ave breakfast sandwich - it's jam packed with avocado, turkey, egg (no extra for egg whites!) & some cheese! The French toast, acai bowls, salads,sandwiches soups, protein shakes, smoothies are all items I've tried and have always left satisfied! They have an item on the menu for everyone! Def give them a try!

    Veggie burger fail. The patty was a mushy mess that could hold shape.
    Jessica S.

    Salad bars are always my favorite. However, after exploring some of the vegetarian sandwich options on the menu I have to say it's a 3.5 star (rounded down because of the very sad veggie burger). The East Village is probably my go to when I come here because it's consistently done well. It's a cold sandwich with baby portobello mushrooms, veggies, cheese, a pesto sauce served on a multigrain hero. The bread is definitely the star and they do use quality ingredients. However, I'm glad they have a bottle of Cholula Hot Sauce at each table because it's a bland sandwich otherwise. Adding some sort of acidity would definitely help! The Veggie Burger is where they really drop the ball. Sometimes I want hot food that isn't pizza, the only veggie option here is the quinoa veggie burger. The second I picked it up I knew it was wrong. The patty crumpled apart half staying in the bun, the other half sat like mashed potatoes on my plate. The flavor of it wasn't bad, but again, it needs some sort of acidity. I almost feel like they're afraid to add pickled veggie (because yes pickled onions would be good on both). That being said the place is friendly. The salad bar is always stocked with fresh ingredients, and I like the hot sauce readily available.

    The Cinco de Mayo Wrap
    Annie G.

    This review is for delivery only. Estimated about 45-55 min delivery window for lunch on a Friday, and arrived in about 40 min. Cinco de Mayo wrap with crispy chicken - B- (disappointing, the raw onion flavor overpowered the whole sandwich, and I normally don't mind onion!) Steinway Breakfast wrap + egg whites, Canadian bacon, regular bacon - A- Greek fries - B+ (nothing special, fries with feta cheese)

    Asian Chicken Salad!
    Ian K.

    Been to Create numerous times prior to this review. We have NEVER been disappointed. From their salads to sandwiches, everything is healthy and tasty! It's also a short walk from our gym! A great healthy spot post workout. What I got today: -Asian Chicken Salad The above was filled with fresh ingredients! The ginger dressing was even light! Highly recommend Create for a quick, but healthy meal during the week! The only process (ordering and all) takes less than 6 minutes! They have a very talent team and are quick to fill your troubled tummies!

    Alexandra C.

    I love create ! The best thing is going to a salad place and not having to pay extra for avocado. I took my sister here because she loves salads and she also was a fan. The workers in this location are super nice and attend you very quickly and put love into their salad making . This is my Astoria salad spot

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    Amazing service and great aesthetic. Staff was super friendly and the food was impeccable. definitely making this the regular spot

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    Mediocre food and mediocre service. Place was great when it first opened. It's like they don't want you there or something...

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    The Trestle

    The Trestle

    4.3
    (628 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I've been to this spot many times and it's always a good time. The service is always solid, and…read morelast night our server Chris was awesome, super chill, attentive, and even recommended a drink(Boozy Blueberry) that ended up being a new fave. We basically ordered the whole menu: chicken quesadilla, loaded poppers, lemon pepper wings, the Trestle burger on an English muffin (still undefeated), shepherd's pie, and pig wings. Everything was on point, but the wings, the Mac and cheese and that burger are must-orders every time. The drinks were just as good. We had a frozen Arnold Palmer, a coconut mojito and the boozy blueberry. The overall vibe is calm and chill, perfect for hanging out without feeling rushed. One of my go-to spots for a reason.

    Was looking for an opportunity to dine at this place. Only in the weekends is this place open…read moreduring the day so today on a Saturday I went. The place is LOUD albeit with good taste of retro, 90's music and not the modern trash that floods the radio waves so I can rock with that. Place is sized pretty well with an outside seating area and plenty of tables inside the albeit dimly lit bar/restaurant. Coming into the place I was greeted by a blonde woman who seemed to be a supervisor of the area. She directed me to a comfortable seating area and a server took my order afterwards. The place was relatively busy so the wait for my food was kind of in the long range, about maybe 15 minutes. I ordered Chicken & Waffles with Iced Tea and the food was definitely worth the wait. That chicken was so good, a bit on the crisp side but it's solid in taste. The Waffle had such an awesome texture with the right measure of powdered sugar, decorated with Blueberries and Strawberries, the entrée was plated very well. The Iced Tea, I didn't know it was unsweetened so that threw me off but some sugar kinda fixed that. Service was also 'A' Tier. The place was busy so it was a tad on the slow side but they were very attentive. About 3 different servers tended to me whether it was about my order, how I liked it and paying for the bill when I was finished. That's dedication and I always give props to that. I enjoyed my visit here.

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    Chicken pot pie! Very good
    Chicken pot pie! Very good
    Both our meals!
    Both our meals!
    Fried pickles with the trestle sauce!

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    Oliver's Astoria

    Oliver's Astoria

    4.1
    (726 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Went here on a Saturday for a friend's birthday brunch, and it was such a great experience. When we…read morearrived, the hostess guided us to one of their private rooms downstairs, which was spacious enough to comfortably fit around 20-25 people--perfect for a group celebration. We had our own dedicated server, which made everything feel really seamless. They kept our drinks flowing the entire time, and it was a huge plus not having to flag anyone down. For food, I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The coleslaw on it added great flavor (honestly, I just wish there was a bit more of it). It came with fries that were perfectly crispy--exactly how fries should be. Overall, I had a really enjoyable time. If I'm ever back in the neighborhood or if anyone asks me for a good brunch spot for groups, I'd definitely recommend this place.

    Oliver's Astoria is a great brunch spot. It has a lively atmosphere where they have a projector for…read moregames or watch parties or events. It's a popular destination in the area. Located in one the busiest areas in Astoria. There's always plenty of foot traffic. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. The food was very good overall. It's a bonus that brunch is served everyday until 4pm. For our meal, we ordered the Hangover Skillet and the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes to share. Since there were only two of us, the portions were generous and left us satisfied. While the food and atmosphere were great. I wasn't impressed with the service. It wasn't terrible but it didn't match the dining experience. All in all, Oliver's still a solid.choice for brunch in Astoria.

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    Breakfast Burrito. My go to dish.

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    Mom's Kitchen & Bar

    Mom's Kitchen & Bar

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Mom's in Astoria was excellent for a delicious hearty brunch in a diner-style atmosphere…read more There are tables inside and under an awning on the sidewalk. They also have a temporary shed for the summer, for additional outdoor seating. For my meal, I had a pancake burrito, and it was better than I could have expected. The pancake was so fluffy and tasty, with a hint of crisp on the outside and a nice chewy texture overall. The savory components of the burrito worked surprisingly well with the pancake exterior, making for a medley of sweet, salty, and umami that went really well together in every bite. Our server was excellent, can't say enough about how good the brunch was. I definitely recommend this place!

    My friend and I went to Moms's Kitchen in Astoria and everything was good. We had:…read more Starters: cheesesteak eggrolls, Entrees: the Mom burger and the short rib grilled cheese. Drinks: dad-mosa, red sangria, mango margarita and a passionfruit margarita. They cooked the bacon well done(crispy) the way it's suppose to be not that attempt to have it crispy( ifykyk). I wish the drinks were a little stronger but they were good nonetheless. The server was great. The place gave an old school save by the bell vibes very cute. They have happy hour starting at 3pm during the week. The bathrooms are clean. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't packed at all. Will def go back to try their desserts.

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    Spiked Nutella Shake
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    Morning  Brunch & Cafe

    Morning Brunch & Cafe

    3.5
    (19 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    We stopped here for breakfast while staying in Long Island City and I had a rather lackluster…read moreexperience. It's a small cafe with limited seating. They have a giant menu posted on the wall to peruse. When we approached the counter to order, the person manning the register basically ignored us. When she finally acknowledged us to place our order, the interaction was taciturn and curt - no niceties. I ordered the single order pan-fried pancake ($8, but closer to $11 after tax). The menu states a choice between beef, pork, and chicken, but we were only given the choice between beef and chicken. The cashier also gave us a choice between spicy potato or pork floss (I opted for the pork floss), which was not denoted in the menu description. The menu does say it comes with veg, but what they really mean is lettuce/salad. The menu picture online is also misleading because it says it comes with an egg, and displays both a soft-boiled egg and beautiful runny egg cascading over the pancake. Instead, the only egg that was served was one overcooked fried egg (not runny at all!), and it was cold (but more on that later). The quoted wait time for the food was 20 minutes. There's a little station near the counter to grab napkins, silverware, and water. Around 9:30am on a Friday, several tables were filled, but no one had any food (the cafe opened at 9am, so I suppose the kitchen was still ramping up). My friends and I ordered variations of the same dish (the pan-fried pancake), but the dishes were served in reverse order - the person who ordered last got their dish first and vice versa. When one order is more complex than another, it's understandable when the easier/quicker one is served first. Since we all ordered nearly the same dish, this was not the case. The way things were being expedited was not efficient. When they finally called my name, I was excited to dig in, but the dish was cold! The beef was cold, the pancake was cold, the egg was cold and overcooked... I had half a mind to send it back. I'm guessing my order was ready earlier, but it must've sat there because someone forgot about it. Now technically, there are cold elements in the dish, if you count the lettuce and dressing, but there's no reason why the pancake, egg, and beef were all cold... they weren't warm, they didn't retain any heat, they were cold. They were also skimpy on the beef. The only redeeming qualities of the dish were that, fortunately, the pancake was still crispy, albeit cold and greasy, and the pork floss is a delicacy that gave the pancake a little extra oomph of flavor and texture. My friend ordered the Wake Up Combo ($14), which is the pan-fried pancake served with a soy milk and tea egg. Similar to my own egg experience, the tea egg was disappointingly overcooked (think hard-boiled) and not jammy like the picture at all. We all have bad days, so maybe Morning Brunch & Cafe was having one... but this is a skip for me.

    Convenient location right near the Queens station in Long Island City (LIC). Taiwanese influenced…read morebreakfast, so I was pretty excited. The prices were bad here but the service and the food weren't great. When we arrived, we were scoping out the menu, they had it posted in a lot of places but it was kind of confusing. I did like how you could scan a QR code and when you clicked on an item, it was more descriptive of the add-on options or potential meat options. There are approximately 10-13 seats, so not great for a massive party, but good for a small outing or for take out. I saw a decent amount of delivery people come in to do pick ups. My friends and I were ordering and were curtly treated by one of the employees. I ordered the fried vegetable pancake with them since you couldn't order the QR code on the tables. She told me the options of only beef and chicken. I thought pork would've been an option and then she mumbled about the options for the additional topping. I couldn't understand her when she said pork floss, so I ordered spicy potatoes. The food also came out kind of sad and was slow to come out. The order was all wrong as I ordered last and then was delivered my dish first. It was kind of sad because I didn't even realize you should be able to pick up the pancake. It was hard to eat because it kept crumbling apart due to the pan fried falky pancake was a thin layer what just felt like crust. I was imagining more like a scallion pancake with vegetables infused or stuffed in. It also came out cold, and could have used a bit more flavor like a sauce or soy sauce. The spicy potatoe tasted a little undercooked as well. My friend ordered hers with pork floss instead and that tasted a little better. The dish also came with a supposed to be overeasy egg that is supposed to be runny, but was a bit overcooked.

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